You Don’t Need a Wind Shell: Why STATIC’s Hooded Shirt Is Just Right

April 22, 2026

Cycle Hatena

Do you really need the full protection of a wind shell for a ride where you simply want to feel the breeze?

Our answer is the STATIC MERCED RIVER HOOD SHIRTS.

Sitting comfortably between technical gear and everyday clothing, this piece can subtly change the way a ride feels. It offers a new kind of versatility: something that feels just right when worn all day.

STATIC MERCED RIVER HOOD SHIRTS

【MSRP】¥20,350 (tax included)

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【SPEC】

Material: 100% recycled nylon
Fit: Relaxed
Weight: Approx. 137g (Size M/L)
Made in Japan

【SIZE CHART】

XS/S: Length 71cm / Chest Width 52cm / Hem Width 52cm / Sleeve Length from Center Back 81cm
S/M: Length 73cm / Chest Width 55cm / Hem Width 55cm / Sleeve Length from Center Back 83.5cm
M/L: Length 75cm / Chest Width 58cm / Hem Width 58cm / Sleeve Length from Center Back 86cm
L/XL: Length 77cm / Chest Width 61cm / Hem Width 61cm / Sleeve Length from Center Back 88.5cm
Measurements taken with the garment laid flat (cm)
Length is measured from the center back of the neck to the hem
Sleeve length from center back includes the approximately 3cm extension over the back of the hand
Measurements are provided as a guide and may vary slightly between individual items

Why You Might Choose a Shirt Instead of a Wind Shell

There is something special about riding naturally while letting the wind flow around you.

If your priority is not aerodynamics or technical specifications but simply how good it feels to ride, this is the shirt to choose.

The sensation of riding with the hem moving in the breeze is something a conventional wind shell cannot quite replicate.

The Hood Gives It Just the Right Amount of Technical Character

The removable hood is what gives this piece its unique position between clothing and outdoor gear.

Designed to fit comfortably beneath a helmet, it provides natural coverage around the neck and head.

Remove the hood, and the whole piece immediately takes on the cleaner appearance of a simple shirt.

Why It Is Light and Comfortable Enough to Wear All Day

Weighing approximately 137g, it is made from a soft and flexible fabric composed entirely of recycled nylon.

The textured surface prevents the material from clinging to the skin when you sweat, helping maintain a consistently dry and comfortable feel.

Because it does not block too much wind, it remains comfortable for longer while you are moving.

Fit Guide

▲165cm / 61kg
Wearing Size: S/M / Color: Blue Slate
▲166cm / 69kg
Wearing Size: L/XL / Color: Off Black
▲173cm / 56kg
Wearing Size: M/L / Color: Blue Slate

Not as technical as a wind shell, but more purposeful than an ordinary shirt.

The MERCED RIVER HOOD SHIRTS embodies a perfectly balanced kind of comfort somewhere between the two.

Its light weight and easy feel make it comfortable enough to wear all day, quietly improving the quality of every ride.
It is especially worth trying for anyone who enjoys the space where outdoor gear and everyday clothing come together.

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